No Nonsense
The Autobiography
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4.1 • 151 Ratings
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Publisher Description
THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Brilliant, gripping, beautifully written, real,' says Jonathan Northcroft.
So, you think you know Joey Barton. Think again.
No Nonsense is a game-changing autobiography which will redefine the most fascinating figure in British football. It is the raw yet redemptive story of a man shaped by rejection and the consequences of his mistakes. He has represented England, and been a pivotal player for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille, Burnley and Glasgow Rangers, but his career has featured recurring controversy. The low point of being sent to prison for assault in 2008 proved to be the catalyst for the re-evaluation of his life.
No Nonsense reflects Barton’s character – it is candid, challenging, entertaining and intelligent. He does not spare himself, in revealing the formative influences of a tough upbringing in Liverpool, and gives a survivor’s insight into a game which, to use his phrase, 'eats people alive'. The book is emotionally driven, and explains how he has redirected his energies since the birth of his children. In addition to dealing with his past, he expands on his plans for the future. The millions who follow his commentaries on social media, and those who witnessed him on BBC’s Question Time, will be given another reason to pause, and look beyond the caricature.
'Compelling' Donald McRae, Guardian
'Brilliant' Matt Lawton, Daily Mail
Customer Reviews
Brilliant
Excellent read, really gets into the head of very intelligent individually gifted talent who could easily be mistaken as something else. Well done Joey. Would love to see you at St James Park one day
Ok......
Bought this as I thought it'd be really entertaining. It really wasn't. He does come across far better than the image I had from the media though, so for that I am glad I read it. The chapters are long winded and you feel he's far more interested in writing about the psychology of his decisions and experiences than actually just writing an entertaining book.
Quality player let down by people who should have had his back in my opinion.
I’d have loved to see him get more England caps and sign for a top team like M United ( although he’s city.) we missed someone like him in the middle of the park. True leader. Box to box. High standards and consistent for years bar QPR, and I don’t blame him.
Really good insight Joe.
And an Interesting read mate. I’m sure we can all learn from your ability to learn from your struggles.
And channel new goals and positivities.
All the best.
Liam J Hughes.